Back in June House Beautiful came out with an issue with a jewel tone blue room on the cover---I fell in complete design love. Seven months later I am finally getting around to starting my inspired project.
Months ago my dad designed the built-in-bookcase for me. I'm talking full dimensions of everything and a hefty supply list. He's basically my go-to genius for all things home, especially when it has to do with numbers. For Christmas my sweet Jon got me sample blue paints--he knew once I had these in my hands I'd be unstoppable. He was right. I'm just having to convince my brain to slow its roll. I'm so impatient, even when I know something can't be done in 5 minutes. And there is what we call admitting our own faults.
With my dad's condition he unfortunately can't be my awesome, free labor, so we're using the same consultant we used for our shower re-do. This is quirky but one of the things I'm enjoying about being a homeowner is gathering a handful of go-to people (ex. heat and air, plumbing, etc.). The guy we use, who I'm hesitant to name because I don't want everyone taking up time I need him (selfish, I know), is basically the bomb.com---said it don't regret it.
The downside of all this is my dad and I would go hang out at home supply/building stores researching products, for now I'm a solo shopper. I don't mind, but I have to be told in elementary terms what does what. I know what I need, but don't you dare try and throw another option at me using different numbers---I've worked really hard to understand this very strategic design.
Besides all that, here's the progress we've made: The ceiling + walls have been painted. Don't even think "that's it?" Our ceiling reaches about 20ish feet. I immediately regretted painting on my own. Thankfully I recruited my 6'5" husband to handle most of the task. Also, don't judge the photo below---it isn't the most current & the blue dries darker than the image shows. The floor, lighting and dresser will all be removed, FYI.
Between an 8' ladder, a step ladder, a 12' extension pole, rollers, brushes, edgers, and arm muscles we managed to successfully paint the space.
I'll see you back here when we hit our next big step---the bookcase.
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